Feb. 5, 2025

Wisdom for the Day: A Podcast Preview

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Can chasing a legacy lead us astray? On today's episode of Renewed Mindsets, we promise to unravel the cautionary tales of the Tower of Babel and the Titanic, where the ambition to "make a name" spelled disaster. Join me, Rick, as I share an exclusive episode from my other podcast, Wisdom for the Day, where we navigate through Genesis 11:4 and Captain Edward J. Smith’s fateful journey, drawing lessons on pride, ambition, and the pursuit of significance. Through a Gen X lens filled with humor and nostalgia, we'll explore how our quest for lasting legacies can sometimes distance us from God and each other.

Get ready to reflect on personal legacy versus divine purpose, as we find hope in the redemptive narrative of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit united the scattered. Our conversation today encourages finding true significance not in building our own towers, but in being part of God's greater story. Together, let's pray for unity in Christ, asking God to place His own name upon us and guide our steps away from self-centered pursuits. Tune in and be inspired with a fresh perspective that transforms your spiritual playlist and mindset.

Wisdom for the Day: Everyday podcast. wisdomfortheday.org

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Hey, welcome to Renewed Mindsets, bringing you God's truth from a Gen X perspective, with a mix of humor and a dash of nostalgia.

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Remember when life was simpler and all we needed was a good mixtape?

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Well, we're here to make your spiritual playlist even better.

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Join us as we explore scripture, laugh a little and rediscover the power of a renewed mindset.

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Don't conform transform.

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Hey, I'm Rick and I'm so glad you're here.

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Listen, there's a lot of you.

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We've been doing this podcast now for 14 months, doing this podcast now for 14 months, and I've got a ton of regular listeners and I guarantee you, most of y'all don't know that.

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I've got a second podcast.

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It's called Wisdom for the Day.

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You can find it at wisdomforthedayorg.

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Well, today, for a treat, I'm going to play the latest episode of Wisdom of the Day for you.

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The Wisdom for the Day podcast is a daily podcast.

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It's very short, usually about five minutes, and it's a devotional.

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It's something different every day, just something to help you start or end your day with God, just to get you a little jumpstart, something to get you going.

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We're into the second year of Wisdom for the Day.

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Also, you've got last season, or season number one is the whole book of Proverbs, from chapter one through chapter 31.

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And then, starting this January, I decided to start using the whole word of God, so it's called Wisdom for the Day every day.

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If you like it, let me know on my website, wisdomforthedayorg, or you could also go to renewedmindsetscom and leave me a message.

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I really would like to know how many Renewed Mindsets listeners also listen to Wisdom for the Day.

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It's a different kind of podcast, but it's really the same demographic.

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I love you See.

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Ya, you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is day 36.

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Make a name.

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Reading from Genesis, chapter 11, verse 4 from the New Living Translation Come, let us build ourselves a city so that we may make a name for ourselves.

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Let us build ourselves a city so that we may make a name for ourselves.

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Edward J Smith.

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Do you recognize that name?

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He was the captain of one of the most famous sea voyages in history the Titanic's ill-fated journey.

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Now, after setbacks in his career, this new commission was his chance to restore his reputation.

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He was determined to impress his harshest critics.

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Smith prioritized speed over safety.

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He ignored warnings about weather conditions.

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In reality, it wasn't just an iceberg that sank the Titanic.

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It was the pride of Edward Smith and his employer, the White Star Line.

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Now many of us are also caught up in trying to make a name for ourselves.

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Who can blame us?

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No one wants to be forgotten or cast aside.

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We're taught that the winners in life are those who secure a lasting legacy, even if it's just a footnote in history.

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But this drive to make a name for ourselves is nothing new.

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It's a replay of what happened on the plains of Shinar at the Tower of Babel.

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There, humanity sought to build a tower to the heavens, a project fueled by pride.

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The effort was doomed from the start, as the pride that separates us from God also separates us from one another.

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The confusion and scattering of the people at Babel are fitting consequences for those who refuse to hear God's unifying voice.

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But God's response to the divisions of Babel is seen in Pentecost.

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Through the power of the Holy Spirit, people from many nations were brought together, united under God's name.

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That's from Acts 2.21.

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In contrast to the fragmentation at Babel, pentecost shows us God's plan to reconcile and unite through His Spirit.

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Pentecost shows us God's plan to reconcile and unite through His Spirit.

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True significance and unity come not from building a name for ourselves, but from being a part of God's redemptive story.

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Pray with me, father.

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God, lord Almighty, our arrogant name-building isolates us from you and our neighbors.

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Place your own name upon us, lord.

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We pray, and give us unity in bearing the name of Christ, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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To listen to past episodes, go to wisdomforthedayorg For free Wisdom of the Day merch.

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Go to buymeacoffeecom.

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Slash renewedmindsets and consider becoming a community member.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Kimmy Shirley.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya?

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Well, that's all for this week's show.

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You know the name of this show speaks my hope for you.

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It's taken from the words of Romans, chapter 12, verse 2.

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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

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If you enjoyed what you heard, do me a favor, please, and tell someone you know about it.

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Send them a link and a text you know.

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You may even need to download it to their phone and show them what a podcast is.

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If it was valuable to you, it will be to them.

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Visit renewedmindsetscom to hear past episodes, read the blog and check out the new merch.

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And, as always while you're there, send me a voicemail by clicking the button at the bottom right corner of the main page.

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Tell me what you think about this show.

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I just might play it on a future episode.

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Until next week, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.

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The intro and outro music for the Renewed Mindsets podcast is Are you Ready?

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By Floodgate From the album Are you Ready?

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Copyright 2002, offbeat Ministries Incorporated.

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Floodgate can be found on Apple Music and iTunes.

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Music used with permission.

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